The Role

Do you want to lead and develop a network of world class executive education experts who design and deliver high impact learning solutions for corporate customers?

London Business School have a new opportunity for a Director, Programme Director Community to join our globally renowned Executive Education department.

You will be an expert in Executive Education programme direction, having gained deep practitioner experience in customised, in-person, and blended executive programmes. Your experience should span the end-to-end programme journey including discovery, design, development, and delivery. You will use your knowledge and experience of world class programme direction to lead and develop a network of executive learning experts who will direct customised executive programmes at London Business School.

You will provide operational oversight of Programme Directors across all phases of the program journey including discovery, design, development, and delivery, ensuring that Executive Education’s quality standards and strategic objectives are met. Overall, you will continue to grow and develop the network of learning experts to ensure London Business School maintains it reputation as one of the world’s leading Executive Education providers.  You will also be up to date with the current practices and emerging trends in Executive Education, as well as the evolving competitor landscape.

Main Responsibilities

• Evolve the way Executive Education programmes are designed, developed, delivered, and directed, to ensure that LBS Executive Education maintains its reputation as one of the world’s leading custom executive education providers
• Implement an annual engagement plan to foster collaboration, professional development, and drive innovation within the Programme Director network
• Review and sign off key deliverables produced by Programme Directors at each phase of the client project to guarantee program excellence and alignment with client needs
• Accountable for sourcing, assessing, selecting, and onboarding new Programme Directors as well as mentoring and supporting their professional development to maintain a high-performing network of executive learning experts

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Masters or equivalent preferred in Organsational Development, Business Administration, or Organisational Learning.   
• Professional qualification or equivalent experience in Organisational Development, Organisational Consulting, Change Management, or Learning Facilitation
• Deep and practical experience of programme direction for custom executive education programmes for senior executives. This experience should include expertise in design, development, delivery, and learning facilitation.
• Excellent client relation skills and the ability to engage with confidence.  
• Excellent and inspiring communicator with the ability to negotiate, collaborate and influence.  
• Significant project/programme management experience with advanced planning skills and a strong execution orientation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.  
• Ability to manage multiple internal and external stakeholders.  
• In-depth knowledge of executive education, learning design, and blended learning. Knowledge of competitors in the executive education sector.
• Deep knowledge of executive learning and design/delivery principles, theory and practice.  
• Ability to scan the horizon, identify sector best practice and translate this into future planning.  

Why London Business School

London Business School; a global and vibrant business community based in two of the world’s most dynamic cities, London and Dubai. It’s where extraordinary minds and diverse perspectives connect, to have a profound impact on the way the world does business and the way business impacts the world. We offer best in class hybrid learning to our students and participants, whilst creating a flexible, supportive and dynamic working environment for our people to excel in, whatever their location.

What you can expect from us

• Generous annual leave of 27 days PLUS extra between Christmas and New Year!
• Generous pension package, 14.5% employer contribution (in return for employee enrolment and contribution)
• Free onsite gym and swimming pool
• Amazing range of professional development to support your career path
• Enhanced cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental and financial health
• Up to 5 days paid emergency leave for staff who have caring responsibilities for a family member, dependent or friend who is ill.

All enjoyed in a Smart (hybrid) Working environment so we’re looking forward to discussing how, where and when you might work best to deliver in your new role.

Our commitment to driving inclusion and belonging  

We are a globally reaching institution, committed to creating tangible and sustainable change in driving inclusion & belonging within our School, education and society at large.  We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone in our community feels they belong and thrive. This is a key school priority, and we want everyone who joins LBS to feel respected, welcomed, and heard.

Candidates needing sponsorship should assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by evaluating their circumstances against the relevant criteria before applying

Please note we start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in any roles.

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